TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Smart water 0403]

are adressess necessary for a covering letter ?

 

[Apple]

White & Case VI!!!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

are adressess necessary for a covering letter ?

Annoyingly, it depends on the firm and the method of submitting the cover letter. Generally, I'd say these days you don't need to include addresses, but there are some that full letters formalities will be required.

 

[fingersarecrossed]

i want to know a law firm's breakdown of the ratio between oxbridge:russell group students. is it appropriate for me to ask a firm or is that private information that can't be diclosed? (its not shown on legal cheek)

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

i want to know a law firm's breakdown of the ratio between oxbridge:russell group students. is it appropriate for me to ask a firm or is that private information that can't be diclosed? (its not shown on legal cheek)

You could ask, but the firm might not have the stats to hand or may not want to share them with you.

 

[1234]

Yes I received an invite on Monday.

Was there anything specific you mentioned I got rejected and am not sure why, want to know where I went wrong.

 

[cjwx]

Is it worth it to relate my work experience to stephenson and harwood as part of my application if there is also motivational question where I can talk about the firm.

 

[TrainingContract2024]

White & Case VI!!!

congratulations and good luck for the vi, when did u apply if you don't mind me asking. thank u in advance!

 

[VMS]

@Jessica Booker

For the Debevoise & Plimpton application, they ask: 'Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that interest you.' (250 words). Is there any chance you could clarify whether you think they're asking for a 200-250 word answer about my preferred practice areas and why and how I've shown this interest, or if they're just wanting me to write down three practice areas?

Thank you for your time!

 

[lolololol]

does anyone know the pinsent masons vi questions?

 

[oqnqng]

Does anyone have any insight into the NRF video interview? Would be greatly appreciated!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker

For the Debevoise & Plimpton application, they ask: 'Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that interest you.' (250 words). Is there any chance you could clarify whether you think they're asking for a 200-250 word answer about my preferred practice areas and why and how I've shown this interest, or if they're just wanting me to write down three practice areas?

Thank you for your time!

I don’t think you have to write three practice areas. You could write 1, you could write 5, but they should be explained as to why they interest you.

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

Was there anything specific you mentioned I got rejected and am not sure why, want to know where I went wrong.

Heya

i am so sorry about the rejection!
shall we PM, i am happy for to share my answers via dm and we can compare?

but alsooo - i have seen some comments on here saying that sometimes they reject you because they think you will not benefit aka you already know so much (so maybe it could be that) but i am happy to share my answers

 

[VMS]

I don’t think you have to write three practice areas. You could write 1, you could write 5, but they should be explained as to why they interest you.

Hi Jessica, thanks! So, do you think I should be using up the 250 words? I'm just a bit confused on how much detail they're wanting.

 

[m12]

"Unfortunately, we have to inform you that you have not reached our benchmark on our online test and we are unable to progress your application on this occasion." They didn't even read my application...

I’m so sorry to hear this - how soon did you ge this email after completing the test though out of curiosity? Thank you

 

[KBanana]

Anyone who got through to AC for A&O Winter VS, when did you apply? Thanks!

 

[Boating]

To those who got a W&C VI, when did you apply??

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi Jessica, thanks! So, do you think I should be using up the 250 words? I'm just a bit confused on how much detail they're wanting.

Yes, I would try to utilise the word count as much as possible.

 

[asplawyer100]

W&C Winter VS VI wow this was unexpected.

I thought they don’t make decisions until after the deadline? That’s literally what the email they sent me after I submitted my application said

 

[Tcvspfo]

I thought they don’t make decisions until after the deadline? That’s literally what the email they sent me after I submitted my application said

From what I know about them from multiple attempts at their application is they have always been rolling for both VS and direect TC.